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Topic Review (Newest First)

12-06-2012 03:47 AM

vvDO

Nice growth, and your hair grass seems to be just the right height to be visible yet not looking overgrown.

12-06-2012 02:11 AM

freph

HC looking quite healthy. Probably not a necessary comment, but make sure you're remineralizing that RO water well. Any plans of dosing micros soon?

12-05-2012 04:18 AM

CryptKeeper54

Trimmed last week. Growth is moderate. I'm happy with the look so far. Been dosing K+ 2x/wk. Switching from tap to RO water purchased from my local grocery store. Gonna do water 50% water change once per week. Just want to see if it makes things better. I have no idea what my tap water parameters were but I like the idea of RO water. I just do.

11-08-2012 08:28 AM

CryptKeeper54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green_Flash

very clean for sure , K+, never heard of that fert?

Well, to be more specific, K2SO4 - potassium sulfate.

11-08-2012 07:21 AM

Green_Flash

very clean for sure , K+, never heard of that fert?

11-08-2012 06:46 AM

CryptKeeper54

Mini update: seeing is believing! I used to scrub my rocks every other day to get rid of the unsightly brown algae. Added an oto and 2 red cherry shrimp and my algae growth on the rocks are near none existent. Adding dry K+ daily for now and will adjust fert regimen when needed. I think I'll be "mowing the lawn" soon. CO2 is temporarily placed there cause I thought it disperesed better. Only phone pic today:

10-24-2012 11:07 PM

Green_Flash

Coming along nicely.

10-23-2012 07:24 AM

CryptKeeper54

Update 10/22/12

I was cleaning my tanks tonight and felt in the mood to take pictures. HC is doing okay. I just hope it strarts hugging the ground more and soon. Had to brush off some brown algae off my rocks with a toothbrush. I love this tank. Even though this is an older model ADA Mini M, I love having it. The ADA Solar Mini is so classy looking. Can't believe I didn't get one of these earlier in life......lol.

The first pic shows off my three tanks. I broke down my other two eheims to make way for these bad boys. My middle tank, my Eheim Aquastyle 6, has become a temporary nursery for the time being.

Tried to get different angles. No one ever accused me of being a good photographer....lol.

10-18-2012 05:57 AM

CryptKeeper54

Quote:

Originally Posted by frrok

looks great, i love those rocks as well... just curious as to why you chose an HOB? i notice your atomic diffusor. those things are the isht! SUBBED!

Thanks. No real reason for the HOB vs canister. I just liked the simplicity of it. The diffuser is very nice. I got all my CO2 and fertz from GLA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Guy

really dig your rock layout!!

Thanks. I kept debating on adding two more, smaller rocks on the left.... in the end, I liked the look of this layout. Ryuoh stones are cool looking.

10-18-2012 05:06 AM

Fat Guy

really dig your rock layout!!

10-17-2012 11:33 PM

frrok

looks great, i love those rocks as well... just curious as to why you chose an HOB? i notice your atomic diffusor. those things are the isht! SUBBED!

10-17-2012 11:17 PM

CryptKeeper54

Just flooded the tank. Got bored of waiting..... hope I don't regret it. Will post better pics ASAP. Flooded my schuber-wright as well but still putting on the final touches.

Also, I have to say, I am very impressed with the design of the Fluval C2 filter. I think this HOB is perfect for this tank.

These rocks are just beautiful. I'm such a planted tank geek.

09-29-2012 01:58 AM

CryptKeeper54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geniusdudekiran

Ah, the Solar Mini. I'm very jealous! I'd you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for the set?

2 bills. I can live with that.

09-29-2012 01:42 AM

Geniusdudekiran

Quote:

Originally Posted by CryptKeeper54

The matching light. This looks like the real deal. Here it is in my messy room.

Ah, the Solar Mini. I'm very jealous! I'd you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for the set?

09-29-2012 01:18 AM

CryptKeeper54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geniusdudekiran

Hmmm... I'd fight for a refund...

What light did you get, I didn't see?

The matching light. This looks like the real deal. Here it is in my messy room.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green_Flash

That looks to be an older ADA tank, they used glass with more iron before switching over to the very high clarity glass. Not sure when though they switched to the higher clarity glass.

I'm guessing you're right. I don't think I was being scammed or anything.

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